Broome

May 31. Day 29.

Broome.

An early rise and out at the airport. Dave and his FO Ed were heading off in the Australian Border Force contracted Dash 8 for a 5 day surveillance duty out at Cocos and Christmas Islands and suggested Chris and I might like to come out and see the aircraft. Interesting indeed. Only about 6 seats in it, but 4 extra cabin fuel tanks adding 3000 lbs extra fuel. Canadian built aircraft in the early 1990’s, weights still in pounds. The radar unit looks ahead a few nautical miles, but 50 nm either side. It can pick up a log in the water 40nm away. Impressive. Plus infra red capability at night.

Chris and I then had breakfast then headed to Cable Beach for a swim and a coffee. He then caught a flight to Perth at 11am. I am solo driving back to Perth.

I borrowed a vacuum cleaner and spent a good part of the afternoon cleaning out the van. Sure needed it.

I was also dinner chef and Paul and Julie came over for Venison Osso Bucco and bean curry with vegies. A very convivial evening.Read more